A001789 revised AU-VU:EOAS Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation

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 English AACR2 Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Corporate Body created 2002-02-13 human Ailie Smith updated 2025-11-06 human https://www.eoas.info/biogs/A001789b.htm corporateBody Department of Otolaryngology The University of Melbourne AACR2 Department of Otolaryngology - Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2012 June 2013 Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology July 2013 1970 2013? Start Place East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Location East Melbourne, Victoria Education Medical Research The Department of Otolaryngology was located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, and played a significant role in the clinical services, teaching and research at the hospital. The Department was part of the School of Medicine in the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. From their web site, February 2002: "The Department of Otolaryngology undertakes research to improve hearing and communication for children and adults who suffer from hearing loss." In 2012 to June 2013 the Department was known as Department of Otolaryngology - Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology (according to its website). By mid-2013 it had transitioned to the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology. Audiology, Department of Otolaryngology (1973 - ) Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (1961 - )

The Department of Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne arose from an association with the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. The University and RVEEH collaborated on research into the Bionic Ear.

 1979046563: Electrode for Human Cochlea (1979 - 1995)

Researchers in the Department of Otolaryngology invented the "Electrode for Human Cochlea"

 Bionics Institute (2011 - )

The Bionics Institute is affiliated with the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne

 Forster, Ian C.

Ian Forster worked in the Department of Otolaryngology from 1974 to 1979

 Seldon, Henry Lee

Lee Seldon conducted research in the Department of Otolaryngology at The University of Melbourne

 Clark, Graeme Milbourne (1935 - ) Patrick, James (Jim) Finlay

Jim Patrick worked in the Department of Otolaryngology, The University of Melbourne

 Busby, Peter A.

Peter Busby worked in the Department of Otolaryngology, The University of Melbourne

 Multi-channel Cochlear Implant (Bionic Ear) (1978 - )

The bionic ear was developed at the Department of Otolaryngology, the University of Melbourne

 Human Communication Research Centre, The University of Melbourne (1988 - 1993) School of Medicine, The University of Melbourne (1862 - )

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 'Department of Otolaryngology', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology Department of Otolaryngology Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative Innovation Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Resource: The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital 2011 Journal Article: Design Criteria of a Multiple-electrode Cochlear Implant Hearing Prosthesis Clark, G.M.; Black, R.C.; Forster I.C.; Patrick, J.F.; Tong, Y.C. Design Criteria of a Multiple-electrode Cochlear Implant Hearing Prosthesis 1978 Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 63 631-633 Resource Section: Interview with Professor Graeme Clark, otolaryngologist O'Leary, Stephen Interview with Professor Graeme Clark, otolaryngologist Australian Academy of Science 2011 Interviews with Australian scientists Resource Section: Medical Biotechnology 2001 Department of State and Regional Development Medical Biotechnology 2001 Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre 2002 Guides to Current Research in Victorian Universities T2005/025: NIH Grant Applications Records Services, The University of Melbourne T2005/025: NIH Grant Applications 1987 - 1998 These administrative files regarding National Institute of Health (NIH) Grant Applications date from 1987 to 1998. The files were transferred to Central Records, University of Melbourne from Professor Graeme Clark's offices at the Bionic Ear Insititute. As at August 2016, they were stored in the basement of Wilson Hall and managed by Records Services, University of Melbourne. Records Services have details of the transfer in a 'Records Services Records Transfer Form' including a partial list of box contents, and, a report with box locations in Wilson Hall (generated from an internally managed database). T2005/025 is the transfer number given to the records. 61 boxes Department of Otolaryngology - Bionic Ear Records The University of Melbourne Archives Department of Otolaryngology - Bionic Ear Records 2004.0043 at U77/46-55 1949 - 2000 The 'Department of Otolaryngology - Bionic Ear Records' consist of 192 boxes at the University of Melbourne Archives. The records related to Professor Graeme Clark's (and associates) research activities at the University of Melbourne's Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, and, the Bionic Ear Institute. Series/subjects include: General Administration; Funding; Hearing Prosthesis Project; Nucleus and Cochlear; Food and Drug Administration; Conferences, Promotional Materials, Advertising; Journals; Research and Development; Protocol Books; Personal Notebooks; Patents; Theses and Reprints; Surgical Techniques and Developments; Patient Case Histories and Ethics Committee; Overseas Patient Evaluation; Photographs and Slides; Children's Clinical Program; Australian Bionic Ear and Hearing Research Institute; and US National Institute of Health (NIH); Audiology; Tickle Talker; Museum of Victoria RE Bionic Ear Collection; Human Communication Research Centre (HCRC); External Organisations; Departmental Publications; Research; National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC); Cochlear Implantation for Infants and Children; Singular Publishing Group Inc.; The Cooperative Research Centre for Cochlear Implant, Speech and Hearing Research (CRC); Administration; Financial; Correspondence; Professor Clark's Personal Files; Staff Research; GMC Lectures and Talks; Cochlear Implant Clinic Ltd; Conferences; National Institutes of Health. Records from: Professor Graeme Clark, Dr Peter Blamey (Combionic Program); Associate Professor R Shepherd; Dr Ian Forster (Engineer); Lois Martin, Richard Dowell (Audiologists); Jim Patrick (Engineer); Dr Y.C. Tong (Joe); Dr H.L. (Lee) Seldon. 192 boxes Presentation plaque incorporating bionic ear circuit board [Peter Howson collection] National Museum of Australia Presentation plaque incorporating bionic ear circuit board [Peter Howson collection] 1980 This Presentation plaque (dimensions: Height 143mm Width 187mm Depth 13mm) is contained in the museum's Peter Howson collection. The statement of significance recorded by the museum was as follows: "The Peter Howson collection consists of a glass presentation plaque into which is set a circuit board manufactured for use in the prototype bionic ear, and a plaque bearing the inscription: 'Cochlear implant mk1 developed in the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne, presented to the Honourable Peter Howson from Graeme Clark and team members, in appreciation for help with the project 1980.' As a federal government minister from 1964 to 1972 and President of the Deafness Foundation Victoria from 1974 to 1986, Peter Howson was a long-time supporter of Graeme Clark and his efforts to develop the bionic ear." As of 29 July 2016, the object had not yet been processed for display. 1 object Papers of Graeme M. Clark, 1944-2012 [manuscript] National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection Papers of Graeme M. Clark, 1944-2012 [manuscript] MS 8696 1944 - 2012 Records [MS 8696, comprising nine accessions 1994-2018] relating to Graeme Clark's career and the development of the bionic ear, including:- general correspondence notebooks and diaries various papers including papers relating to research and development audio tapes photographs and slides speeches certificates draft material for Clark's book "Sounds from Silence" (2000) and June Epstein's "The Story of the Bionic Ear" (1989) medals, plaques, awards and degrees awarded to Clark Bionic Ear Institute records Scientific publications bound and loose press clippings letters, manuscripts, theses and books lecture slides photographs of cochlear implants; a plaque, medals, awards and certificates of achievement and admission to fellowship of various organisations DVDs including published oral history recordings bound volume of scientific publications by Graeme Clark from between 2004-2012. 59.81 m, 162 boxes and 12 oversize containers Official Opening, Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital The University of Melbourne Archives Official Opening, Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital 2014.0110 1971 Records about the 'Official Opening, Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital' (1971) including: Invitation Lists; Draft Running Sheets; Correspondence; Invitation Acceptances; History of the Hospital and the department; Notes; Correspondence and Official Programme. 0.12 m, 1 box University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology The University of Melbourne Archives University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology 2000.0005 1959 - 1964 The 'University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology' records date from 1959 to 1964. They include appeal minutes and inaugural papers 1959-64; correspondence, photographs, newscuttings and subject files 1959-65; donation lists 1964-5 and pay-in book. 0.48 m, 4 boxes University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology The University of Melbourne Archives University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology 1982.0111 1969 - 1981 The 'University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology' records date from 1969 to 1981 and include files relating to:- the Deafness Foundation (Victoria) from inception, November 1969 - March 1972 Australian Deafness Council from inception, November 1974 - 1975 Otolaryngological Appeals 1970- 1972 the Hedley Summons Prize Administration 1970 - June 1981 Jean Littlejohn Prize Establishment 1976 - 1978 the Academic Board in Otolaryngology 1971-1972 the Diploma in Laryngology and Otology 1974 - 1978 the Regional Committee (autonomous body supervising standards required in surgical training for the FRACS) 1972-1976 Visit by T.J. Watson to assess the University's part in training teachers of the deaf 1974 the Consultative Council on Maternal and Child Health (Clark Chairman from inception, 1975 - March 1981). 0.24 m, 2 boxes University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology The University of Melbourne Archives University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology 1990.0165 1965 - 1989 The 'University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology' records date from 1965 to 1989 and include files relating to: Appointments of Associates and Senior Associates in Otolaryngology 1970 - 1989 Higher Degree students, Medical Faculty survey 1986-1987 and correspondence Degree of Master of Medicine 1980-1982 Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital correspondence and agreement with the University 1969, 1969-1979 Advisory Council for Children with Impaired Hearing (Vic.) 1974 - 1981 concerning the education of the deaf the Diploma of Laryngology and Otology, 1969 - 1976 Faculty of Medicine correspondence 1977-1979 Otolaryngological Society of Australia 1979 (Clark Chairman), 1970 - 1983 Deafness Foundation (Vic.) 1980-1983 Overseas Contacts 1975 - 1980 (Professor Clark's correspondence with colleagues in England, Sweden, U.S.A., Canada, concerning meetings while on his overseas trip and exchanges of information). 0.84 m, 7 boxes Queen Elizabeth II visits the Bionic Ear Institute and meets the first adult (Rod Saunders) and young child (Bryn Davies) who previously had implants Graeme Clark Queen Elizabeth II visits the Bionic Ear Institute and meets the first adult (Rod Saunders) and young child (Bryn Davies) who previously had implants 2000 Graeme Clark holding the mini-implant developed by Cochlear Ltd Graeme Clark Graeme Clark holding the mini-implant developed by Cochlear Ltd 1985 When the implant was a success for adults Clark worked with Cochlear to develop a smaller version for children. Audiologist Richard Dowell tests first Cochlear patient Graham Carrick Graeme Clark Audiologist Richard Dowell tests first Cochlear patient Graham Carrick 1982 The surgery was done at the Department of Otolaryngology at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.